RAGI - BANANA SMOOTHIE

TRADITIONAL FOOD RECIPES

from AYUSH SYSTEMS of MEDICINE

RAGI AND BANANA SMOOTHIE

A Smoothie is a thick, creamy and cold beverage made from pure raw fruits, vegetables and sometimes dairy products, typically using a blender.

The healthfulness of a smoothie depends on its ingredients and their

proportions. Many smoothies include large or multiple servings of fruits and vegetables, which are recommended in a healthy diet and intended to be a meal replacement.

Ingredients Quantity

Ragi powder/ flakes - 3 spoons (45 gm)

Ripe banana - 1-1/2 (120 gm)

Jaggery or palm sugar - 15 gm

Milk/ coconut water/ butter milk

coconut milk/ plain water - 200 ml

No. of servings: 1 glass (250-300 ml)

Method of preparation

Roast washed and dried ragi, make fine powder. If ragi flakes are available, soak for 5 minutes.In a blender add banana, jaggery / palm sugar, ragi flakes or powder and blend for few seconds. Then add the liquid of choice and then blend for some or time till it is smooth and homogeneous.

Health benefits

This smoothie is an ideal breakfast for all

age groups. Jaggery is rich in iron and

minerals. Ragi is a great source of iron

and calcium. Healthy alternative for

celiac patients if coconut milk is used

instead of normal milk as it is naturally

gluten-free and alkaline. Because of its

high nutritional content, longer satiety and it is

recommended as a weaning food for babies. It is good for blood pressure because of its high potassium and magnesium and low sodium

levels. Aids milk production in lactating mothers. It is rich in antioxidants and

amino acids (especially tryptophan) which help to provide relief from conditions

like anxiety, hypertension, depression and migraine.

Diabetics and obese persons can have without jaggery.

Courtesy: AYUSHMAN BHARAT

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